Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Forces

Forces — practice question

(a)[1]

State why force is considered a vector quantity.

(b(i))[1]

Calculate the greatest possible force on the object from these two forces.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the acceleration produced by a resultant force equal to this maximum force.

(c)[3]

In the space below, draw a scale diagram to find the resultant velocity of the swimmer relative to the river banks. This velocity is the resultant of the two velocities shown in Fig. 1.1. Put a label on the resultant in your diagram.

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